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Duties

This position is located under the Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations (OPRSO), Personnel Security Division, Intake & Operations Branch in Washington, District of Columbia.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. GS-9 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties: Searching files and compiling background investigation information; and Identifying and correcting discrepancies and data omissions; and Searching and updating personnel security databases; and Contacting candidates and employees to provide instructions and obtain and clarify information related to the personnel security process. OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. OR A combination of successfully completed graduate school and education to meet qualification requirements that equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) GS-11: You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties: Providing assistance on suitability and security eligibility of personnel access to sensitive or classified information and material; and Assisting with reviewing information from records, personnel files and other sources to determine suitability and security for entry and retention to positions; an Identifying and correcting discrepancies and data omissions on personnel security submissions; and Assisting with reviewing draft revisions and adheres to personnel security policies, procedures, and work processes. OR A Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: you must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR A combination of successfully completed graduate school and education to meet qualification requirements that equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) GS-12: You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties: Providing technical assistance on suitability and security eligibility of personnel access to sensitive or classified information and material; and Assisting with initial reciprocity determinations during the personnel security intake process; and Assisting with implementing new or revised policies and procedures; and Recommending solutions to personnel security requirements issues; and Documenting investigative findings and justifications for suspensions. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP). The CTAPprovides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under the VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations 99 New York Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20226 US
• Name: Carolyn Brown
• Phone: 202-648-7330
• Email: [email protected]